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The VSME reporting solution, powered with AI.

Achieve ESG compliance and transform the regulation into business benefits.

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Sustainability software for CSRD reporting, Footprint Intelligence

VSME compliance couldn’t be any easier.

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Developed in collaboration with the EU to turn compliancy into strategic business advantages.

Science made simple with the power of AI.

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Official Reporting

ESG, CSRD, GRI, VSME, Double Materiality

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Scope 1-3 Footprint Calculation

Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), Product Footprint (PCF) & more

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Impact & Change

SBTi, Decarbonization & Engagement

Powered by AI

VSME compliant, safe & fast.

Save time and resources on environmental, social and governance reporting by leveraging AI.

Digital Platform to get 100% Compliant

Fast & Efficient Collaboration without Excel & Document Chaos

AI-based Data Integration & Guided Process

Conduct Double Materiality Assessment

✔ Seamless form integration

✔ Visualize form data in customizable charts

✔ Gain insights into financial risks, opportunities, and stakeholder perspectives

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Integrate Data and Collaborate Faster.

✔ Easy ESG data integration

✔ Real-time collaboration with colleagues & suppliers

✔ Leverage past reports and import them into the VSME framework

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Get Full Insights about your Footprint.

✔ Environmental, Social and Governance insights

✔ In-depth impact anaytics and benchmarking

✔ Quantified impact potentials, goals & decarbonization

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Gain Emotional & Compliant Reporting Content.

✔ VSME-compliant reporting

✔ Branded design of sustainability report & page

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78% Savings

Cost-Savings by reporting CSRD with Footprint Intelligence.

Example: 30k Employees Company; Cost Consulting: 178000€; Average Cost Footprint Intelligence 39k€
Assumption: 89€/h Internal Resources; 180€/h Consultants, 290€ Lawyer

Book your first free meeting.

Meet with our ESG Experts to understand the best strategy for your company and how to approach it.

Daniel Scholz, Managing Director of Footprint Intelligence
Christopher Hug

CSRD & Carbon Accounting, Data Expert (Managing Director at Footprint)

CSRD & Circular Economy Expert (ex-BMW Sustainability Team Lead)

Christopher Hug

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Any questions?

Let us know how we can help you on your journey towards sustainability, ESG, VSME and if you have any questions.

Science

Official standards and methodologies.

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Research

Accurate and based on scientific research.

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Security

Highest data security.

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VSME made secure, fast and effective.

The smart choice

The smart choice

Footprint Intelligence

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CSRD & ESG Data Collection

Integrated Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculator

Easy to use & 100% compliant report creation

AI CSRD Data Matching - Productivity Boost

Employee , Supplier & Customer engagement

Other Solutions

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CSRD & ESG Data Collection

Integrated Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculator

Easy to use & 100% compliant report creation

AI CSRD Data Matching - Productivity Boost

Employee , Supplier & Customer engagement

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Why now

Starting today has large business benefits.

50%

of companies are already measuring their footprint.

94%

of companies, even if not relevant for them, want to follow the new regulation.

Expert Network

Strategic Partners

New types of partnerships and collaboration are essential for achieving sustainability success. In light of this, we have partnered with specialists in business transformation, circularity, and solution providers to ensure the effectiveness of our efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • VSME is a voluntary reporting standard for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. It simplifies the CSRD framework to help SMEs start ESG reporting with fewer resources and regulatory pressure.

  • Most SMEs are not yet legally required to report under CSRD. However, reporting through VSME is highly recommended — not only to improve transparency and access funding, but also to share sustainability data with customers and partners in an EU-aligned framework. Footprint Intelligence supports both approaches.

  • Start by assessing your environmental and social impacts, collecting basic Scope 1–3 data, and choosing a lightweight framework like VSME. The standard focuses on key sustainability areas such as climate change, workforce, and governance. Footprint Intelligence offers SME-specific workflows to make this easy.

  • Platforms like Footprint Intelligence offer pre-built data collection frameworks, streamlined data analysis, and AI guidance to make VSME reporting possible even for small teams without sustainability expertise.

  • Yes. Footprint Intelligence is built for flexibility – the platform scales down for SMEs by offering cost-effective tools for reporting, footprint calculation, and stakeholder engagement.

  • No. Footprint is designed for non-experts. Its user-friendly interface, guided templates, and AI support mean even small teams can manage ESG and carbon reporting with confidence.

  • VSME helps small businesses start sustainability reporting in a low-barrier, cost-effective way. It allows SMEs to:

    • Meet growing supply chain requirements without full CSRD obligations

    • Access funding and procurement opportunities that favour ESG-aligned businesses

    • Demonstrate ESG transparency to customers, suppliers, and investors

    • Build internal sustainability awareness using a simple, standardised framework

    Platforms like Footprint Intelligence make VSME even easier by offering AI support, SME-ready templates, and integrated workflows — no ESG background needed.

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CSRD Guide

The first step

Learn about CSRD compliance, Double Materiality Assessment, and step-by-step strategies for digital companies from leading experts.

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